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Two soldiers hold a wreath display and walk toward a black memorial outdoors, with two service members standing behind the memorial and a brick building in the background.

Remembrance Wreath

Army Col. Kenrick Forrester, right, the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. William Delucia display a wreath during the opening ceremony for the 81st Menton Week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec 1, 2025. The annual event honors the legacy of the First Special Service Force, the predecessor to modern special forces.

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